Licensing Operations Adviser
Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Information Technology
Introduction
Brunel are partnered with a leading energy company to deliver the best work opportunities for IT & Technical professionals within Australia. We are currently seeking a Licensing Operations Adviser to join on a 6-month contract based in Perth.
What are you going to do
The Licensing Operations Adviser plays a pivotal role in delivering and evolving software licensing as a strategic service across the enterprise. This role oversees the end-to-end licensing lifecycle, ensures compliance, drives cost optimisation, and partners with both internal stakeholders and Managed Service Providers. Working across global teams, the Adviser will champion licensing excellence and deliver measurable value to the business.
Key Responsibilities
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Champion licensing as a value-adding service across the business.
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Manage the full licensing lifecycle: allocations, purchases, installations, and compliance.
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Act as the escalation point for licensing issues across internal teams, vendors, and business units.
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Represent licensing in project intake and readiness forums to embed requirements early.
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Maintain visibility of the license portfolio, addressing gaps and onboarding assets.
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Identify and execute optimisation opportunities such as consolidation and re-harvesting.
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Lead cost-saving initiatives and ensure value through vendor engagement.
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Manage vendor contracts and relationships to maximise value and reduce spend.
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Act as focal point for license integration during M&A activity.
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Deliver accurate, actionable reporting on utilisation, compliance, and spend.
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
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Proven experience in software licensing operations within a large enterprise.
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft licensing (Azure allocations, reservations, True-Up), Adobe, and SAP.
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Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work across functional and cultural boundaries.
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Experience managing or working with offshore teams (India preferred).
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Analytical mindset with focus on data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.
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Experience in contract management and vendor negotiations.
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ITAM certification highly regarded.
What we offer
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge licensing projects with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
You will receive an industry leading daily rate throughout your contract, including regular meetings with Brunel to ensure all contract conditions are exceeding expectations.
Your initial contract will be for 6 months, with review to extend at the end of the initial period.
About Brunel:
Brunel is a specialist consultancy providing ICT & Technical staff to the mining, energy, infrastructure, and utilities industries. Choosing Brunel opens the door to increased exposure across your industry and the security of having multiple clients to work with following your initial assignment.
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Our Culture and Values
At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.
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Our ESG Commitment
Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.
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